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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0037508_Authorization to Construct_20070822Moore County Public Utilities A To C No. 037508A02 Issued January 31, 2007 Engineer's Certification I, TEL 4. WHITFoRD , as a duly registe Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe periodicall the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Moore County WPCP, located on Addor Road in Moore County for Moore County Public Utilities, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Construction of a new 20,000 gallon lime feed storage tank, containment wall, lime feed pumping system, and lime feed piping to the second stage aeration basin, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature ` � (N�'l/(!� Registration No. ,131967 Date 9 2Z Zca Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 ri AUG 2 7 200/ I I e t'. b—i FW ATF9i 1 rn K January 31, 2007 Mr. Marcus A. Jones, P.E., Public Works Director Moore County Public Utilities Post Office Box 1927 Carthage, North Carolina 28327 SUBJECT: Dear Mr. Jones: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Authorization to Construct A to C No. 037508A02 Moore County Public Utilities Moore County WPCP Moore County A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received October 11, 2006, by the Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing 6.7 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into Aberdeen Creek in the Lumber River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Construction of a new 20,000 gallon lime feed storage tank, containment wall, lime feed pumping system, and lime feed piping to the second stage aeration basin, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO037508 issued May 13, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0037508. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. �. rl na ura/ly North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: rsnuoe; 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50°/, Recyded/10% Past Consumer Paper Mr. Marcus A. Jones, P.E. January 31, 2007 Page 2 The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 433-3300, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E., Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 1633. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment facilities by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit. You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applies, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all applicable permits from the State. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. Mr. Marcus A. Jones, P.E. January 31, 2007 Page 3 One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6203. Sincerely, an W.?ek, P.E. MM:cgm cc: Joel A. Whitfiord, P.E., McGill Associates, P.A. Moore County Health Department DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. Michelle McKay, E.I. ATC File